HB 592-FN-A-LOCAL (1997): establishing an advisory council on brain and spinal cord injuries.

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HB 592-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)

establishing an advisory council on brain and spinal cord injuries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 24, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1997. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 262 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boyce (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 24, 1997, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM 205,LOB
  • March 21, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • April 22, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH & HS&EA; HJ17, P275
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 01:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 24, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB24 NOON RM 205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0443>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P713-714
  • March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1054- -1056
  • March 21, 1997: HEARING MAR21 11:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE DIV III
  • March 26, 1997: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1997: PASSED; HJ47,P1430 + 1451 (SEE PERM JRNL ALSO)
  • April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ12,P241
  • April 22, 1997: HEARING APR22 02:45 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY15 (VOTE 4-1)
  • May 12, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1306>; SC37,P11
  • May 15, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P329 + 336
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA VV; HJ70,P2007
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 06/19/97 CHAP.0262

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